S9 · Shanghai · Weekly group
Welcome Party: Happy Friday Walking Tour
A relaxed three-hour, 1.9 km riverside walk with a local English guide, from Bund No. 1 (外滩一号) to North Bund. Trace Shanghai's most celebrated sights and the most enchanting stretch of the Huangpu River, told through the stories of the city's modern history. Step onto Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street — once called the Number One Street of the Far East — cross Waibaidu Bridge, the emblem of old Shanghai, and finish at the finest riverside café with a cup of distinctly Chinese coffee. US$58 per guest, coffee included, no forced tipping. It is the most natural way to meet Shanghai, and to meet friends.
Welcome to Shanghai!
From
Per guest, coffee included
US$58
Every Friday at 14:00 · The Bund — in front of Bund No. 1 (外滩一号)
Signature Shanghai Experience
At a glance
The essentials, up front.
Duration
3 hours
Style
Weekly group walk
Meeting point
The Bund — in front of Bund No. 1 (外滩一号)
Language
English-speaking guide
Available
Every Friday at 14:00
What is included
- Licensed English-speaking local guide
- A cup of distinctly Chinese coffee at the riverside café
- A relaxed 3-hour, 1.9 km riverside walk, flat and easy
- New local friends and fellow travellers from around the world
- No forced tips or extra spending
Destination preview
See where the day takes you
Experience story
A relaxed three-hour, 1.9 km riverside walk with a local English guide, from Bund No. 1 (外滩一号) to North Bund. Trace Shanghai's most celebrated sights and the most enchanting stretch of the Huangpu River, told through the stories of the city's modern history. Step onto Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street — once called the Number One Street of the Far East — cross Waibaidu Bridge, the emblem of old Shanghai, and finish at the finest riverside café with a cup of distinctly Chinese coffee. US$58 per guest, coffee included, no forced tipping. It is the most natural way to meet Shanghai, and to meet friends. Your local expert will adapt the pace, add context and leave room for the moments that cannot be planned.
Itinerary timeline
- 01Bund No. 1 (外滩一号) (14:00) — gather here for a 1.9 km riverside walk. The city's grand waterfront, where a century of stone facades frames the river.
- 02Walk 200 m (on foot) to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (Nanjing Lu) — once hailed as the Number One Street of the Far East; 20 minutes of free time for shopping and people-watching.
- 03Walk 400 m (on foot) along Suzhou Creek — the quiet waterway that once marked the edge of the foreign concessions, now softened by riverside walks.
- 04Walk 10 m (on foot) across Waibaidu Bridge (外白渡桥) — the emblem of old Shanghai and the city's first steel bridge, a quiet witness to a hundred years of arrivals.
- 05Walk 200 m (on foot) to China Securities Museum — set in a former bank, a calm look at China's financial story.
- 06Walk 600 m (on foot) to North Bund (finish) — a cup of distinctly Chinese coffee at the best riverside photo spot, with the Bund's skyline across the water, then free chat: ask your guide anything and share the moment.
Your walking party
- 1Bund No. 1 (外滩一号) (14:00) — gather here for a 1.9 km riverside walk. The city's grand waterfront, where a century of stone facades frames the river.
- 2Walk 200 m (on foot) to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (Nanjing Lu) — once hailed as the Number One Street of the Far East; 20 minutes of free time for shopping and people-watching.
- 3Walk 400 m (on foot) along Suzhou Creek — the quiet waterway that once marked the edge of the foreign concessions, now softened by riverside walks.
- 4Walk 10 m (on foot) across Waibaidu Bridge (外白渡桥) — the emblem of old Shanghai and the city's first steel bridge, a quiet witness to a hundred years of arrivals.
- 5Walk 200 m (on foot) to China Securities Museum — set in a former bank, a calm look at China's financial story.
- 6Walk 600 m (on foot) to North Bund (finish) — a cup of distinctly Chinese coffee at the best riverside photo spot, with the Bund's skyline across the water, then free chat: ask your guide anything and share the moment.
What's included
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking local guide
- ✓ A cup of distinctly Chinese coffee at the riverside café
- ✓ A relaxed 3-hour, 1.9 km riverside walk, flat and easy
- ✓ New local friends and fellow travellers from around the world
- ✓ No forced tips or extra spending
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
When does the Welcome Party run?+
Every Friday at 14:00, rain or shine. It is a small weekly group walk, so just choose a Friday and join.
How much does it cost?+
US$58 per guest, coffee included. There is no forced tipping or extra spending during the walk.
Where do we meet?+
At the Bund, in front of Bund No. 1 (外滩一号). Your guide will be there from 13:50.
Can I join alone or leave early?+
Yes — many guests come solo and leave with new friends. The walk is relaxed; you are free to step away at any point.
What is included in the price?+
A licensed English-speaking local guide, a cup of distinctly Chinese coffee at the riverside café, and a relaxed three-hour riverside walk. Hotel pickup is not included; we meet at Bund No. 1 (外滩一号).
Is there a minimum or maximum group size?+
The walk is limited to 30 guests each week. If fewer than 2 guests join a given Friday, the walk is cancelled and you are refunded in full.
What is your cancellation policy?+
Flexible cancellation under our refund policy (shanghaiwelcome.com/refund-policy).
Why Shanghai Welcome
Not a platform. A team that stays with you.
Every Shanghai Welcome journey is led by our own full-time, Shanghai-based guides. We never outsource your day to a stranger or resell freelance listings. Alongside your guide, a dedicated travel butler looks after the whole experience — before, during and after — so the person who plans your morning is accountable all the way to your return home.
Our own guides, never outsourced
Licensed, English-speaking locals we trained ourselves — not anonymous freelancers pulled from a marketplace.
A dedicated travel butler
One point of contact who handles pre-trip planning, on-the-day coordination and after-care, so nothing falls between the cracks.
One accountable team
From first enquiry to your return home, the same people plan, guide and follow up. No platform, no hand-offs, no surprises.